Welcome to 1129 E Reservoir Ave in Springfield - a classic home full of character and potential. Built in 1889, this property offers timeless charm with an opportunity for the next owner to restore, update, or invest. Conveniently located near schools, parks, and city amenities, it's a solid option for buyers looking for value and vision in an established neighborhood. Whether you're an investor or a homeowner ready to put your own stamp on a property, this home provides a chance to build equity and bring new life to a historic space. **The property is sold As-Is, Where-Is. Seller has no knowledge, buyer should perform their due diligence and make their own assessments.**
Single-familyProperty Type
1889Year Built
6,240 sq ftLot Size
$14Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Adrianne Cornejo• Keller Williams Revolution
Pillsbury, located between Downtown Springfield and the Illinois State Fairgrounds, is a residential and industrial Springfield neighborhood with brick warehouse blocks and rail-adjacent streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 10th Street and North Grand Avenue corridor, where corner storefronts, service shops, and long-view streets frame the daily rhythm. Architecture leans practical—older frame houses, small apartment buildings, and light-industrial structures that hint at Springfield’s working rail-and-road past. Streets feel utilitarian, with wide rights-of-way and pockets of shade from mature trees. Nearby civic landmarks and event grounds shape the calendar, while local bars and diners keep the tone grounded.
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Market insights
1129 E Reservoir St · $28,900
DAYS ON MARKET
251 days
The average home goes pending in 6 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$31,900
Median list price in this area is $197,508. (519% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
10 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Living
Interior features
Six total rooms
Unfinished partial basement
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms (all on the second floor)
Master bedroom on the second floor
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen on the main level
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Lot roughly 40 x 156
Less than 0.25 acre lot
School bus and commuter bus service available
Home design
Detached single-family home
Two-story layout
Fee simple ownership
Estimated living area
Parking
One owned parking space
Construction
Over 100 years old
Aluminum siding
Unfinished basement area of 416
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Financial info
Special service area: No
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Possession at closing
Electricity and solar
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GOOD VALUE FOR THIS SIZED HOME. BIG ENTRY ROOM, NICE SIZED KITCHEN, BEDROOMS, BASEMENT. FENCED YARD EXCEPT FOR GATE ON DRIVE. PRICED ACCORDINGLY, SELLING AS IS. SQ FT ESTIMATED NOT WARRANTED. KITCHEN APPLIANCES STAY.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$842 (+3.4%)
$2,028 + $8,372
$10,400
2024
$815 (+4.0%)
$1,891 + $7,808
$9,699
2023
$783 (+4.0%)
$1,727 + $7,132
$8,859
2022
$753 (+3.4%)
$1,638 + $6,765
$8,403
2021
$728 (+2.0%)
$1,577 + $6,512
$8,089
2020
$714 (+1.9%)
$1,579 + $6,522
$8,101
2019
$700 (−6.7%)
$1,573 + $6,499
$8,072
2018
$750 (+2.1%)
$1,565 + $7,315
$8,880
2017
$735 (+2.0%)
$1,545 + $7,220
$8,765
2016
$720 (+28.6%)
$1,522 + $7,115
$8,637
2013
$560
$1,494 + $6,985
$8,479
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
6,255 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Other
County
Sangamon County
APN
14270226010
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Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
R-2
Single-Family and Duplex Residence District
The R-2 single-family and duplex residence district provides for single-family and two-family residential development on normal sized lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Golf related
Sports arena / stadium
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Springfield, IL • 62702
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Redfin Estimate for 1129 E Reservoir St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $18,000 and $132,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $18K to $132K.